Early Childhood

For more than 50 years the Mandel JCC has been committed to providing outstanding preschooland child care programs. Our talented team of teachers create and foster a culturally and academically enriched Jewish setting that allows children to flourish and grow, each at their own pace. We offer full-day child care and half-day preschool programs for children ages 18 months to Pre-K.

• Five Star Ranking from the State of Ohio, the highest honor.• The J's Early Childhood program was voted best childcare and preschool by Macaroni Kid publication readers!

What We BelieveEarly Childhood Education is more than preparing children for future success inschool. It is about honoring the process of childhood and supporting every child inrealizing his or her full potential.

Children learn best through play – they develop physically, cognitively, psychologically, emotionally, socially and linguistically. It is how they learn about themselves, other people and the world around them. Play reflects the natural rhythms of children’s concentration and curiosity. It is through play that children develop the skills of formal education including reading, math and science.

How We BehaveWe view relationships as the primary vehicle through which individuals learn andmature. Our school functions like a healthy family and our adult relationships serve as positive models for children to emulate. Our teachers never stop being students – they understand that growth and learning is as vital to them as it is to children.

Why We SucceedTeachers create learning environments and experiences that spark children’s wonder and creativity, build children’s confidence and intellectual skills and nurture within children the disposition for life-long learning. Families are partners in the work that we do – together we are caretakers for each other and for our school community.

The J's Preschool & Child Care center is centrally located minutes from I-271 and Chagrin Boulevard in Beachwood. It is convenient to Shaker Heights, Pepper Pike, Cleveland Heights, University Heights, South Euclid, Lyndhurst and Solon.